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Having problems with your Casio EXILIM Card EX-S770 Digital Camera ?

Lens will not retract and camera will not work

\015 Theirs a message that appears on the bottom of screen that reads "lens error, restart camera. I tired to restart camera and nothing happens. The screen is black nothing appears. The lens will also not retract.\015

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When the lens will not retract and camera is not functional (no picture on\015\012display, and does not shoot) , and you already tried replacing\015\012batteries with a new fresh set (ensure please) , and then restarting\015\012camera with no memory card inside, then camera is faulty.\015\012\015\012Try an\015\012easy fix by pushing gently the lens (do not force them, just help them)\015\012while you turn off camera at same time. Try also switching the mode\015\012selector.\015\012\015\012If still no luck , then the camera must be disassembled to fix the problem.\015\012\015\012Possible reasons are :\015\012\015\012\015\012

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Faulty lens mechanism or jammed lens (camera usually turns off by itself in this case)

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Main board faulty.

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Ribbon cable to main board broken or connector defective.

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If there is no power at all it is the connector from batteries to main board, this is also a ribbon cable.

\015\012\015\012If the camera is less than one year old will be replaced by manufacturer.\015\012\015\012If your warranty is expired you can get an estimate for repair from\015\012manufacturer, or from a third party like Advance Camera here :Advance Camera Repair you can book the repair online.

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